This has also been my "excuse"! I tell everyone "Oh, I don't want to affect my supply", and while I really don't want to affect my supply, it's not really a valid excuse, because it can be done without affecting it!Anyone here trying to lose some weight, while BFing?
I don't want to join a program, mainly because I don't have the money atm. I figure if I start exercising, and eat a little bit smarter, I should be able to drop a few pounds. I don't want to lose it too quickly though, because I don't want to affect my supply.
Anyone else in the same situation as me? Or have been there before and have some tips?
Back to OP...
I am BFing... my son is 17 months... I also gained weight while nursing. I just was so hungry all the time!![]()
My only advice is too keep fluids up even if you do not feel thirsty. I dried up a couple times trying to diet... used this for an "excuse" to not diet
also take vitamins if you are not (which you should be anyhow)
Oooh! Can I have the links as well? While I'm not really planning on following an official "diet", it would be interesting to look at. It would give me a better idea of how to make my current eating habits a bit healthier.Hiya Cleckner! I have a huge list, and all the fast food lists too, Mom got them for me. I will get the links from her today and send them to you. You would be surprised on how much you can still have![]()
I am doing WWers myself as I don't have the money to pay for it just now. I've done it before so know how many points I should be on while bfing and how fast I should lose the weight. It's the only diet I trust while bfing coz I know I am eating enough not to affect my milk (did it after my son was born 2 years ago too). Anyone interested in doing it without signing up I can give you the help you need.
I am doing WWers myself as I don't have the money to pay for it just now. I've done it before so know how many points I should be on while bfing and how fast I should lose the weight. It's the only diet I trust while bfing coz I know I am eating enough not to affect my milk (did it after my son was born 2 years ago too). Anyone interested in doing it without signing up I can give you the help you need.
I'd love any info you have for it! Same to you Mum2J&K.Like how many points we are allowed, what points each food has, etc. I can share my weight and height if I have to although I would rather not...
It's not good.
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I never thought about that! However, I wasn't really going to use the point system. I just want the point values! My thinking is, if I'm going to eat healthier, the points would be a guide as to which foods to eat. (ie - those with a smaller point value would be better for me to eat)Well I just figured maybe the stats are needed to calculate points right? Don't they start out giving higher points to the 'bigger' ladies?
I bet a weigh in on here would motivate us all more.![]()